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Flor-a-mar House Rental Photos and Description

Our 2BR/2BA beach cottage comes equipped with every kitchen amenity to keep the most discerning chefs happy. We have a stove-top Bialetti espresso maker, juicer, Belgian waffle maker, blender, teapot... Tiled floors throughout this open floorplan with carpet in the nice-sized bedrooms and generous closet space make this a vacation home you can be comfortable in yet feel like you're being pampered at the same time. We provide high-end linens, quality pots & pans, lovely décor, and your own heated, fully screened inground pool. There are 4 bicycles, 2 stand-up paddleboards, 2 kayaks, and a couple of fishing poles for you to use as well. You won't be without some warm-weather activity option while vacationing at our place.

Our home is situated on a beautiful deep-water canal that leads you right out to the Gulf of Mexico. There are ample opportunities for all kinds of fishing, snorkeling, and general exploration. Whether you're just toodling around the canals or heading out for a fun day to Durney Key, the sandbar or Anclote Island, Little Fish will likely become your best friend during your relaxing vacation.

So, why choose Little Fish??

PRIVATE IN-GROUND, HEATED POOL for those days you don't want to be out in the sea.

FREE BICYCLES to zip around the community and ride to your private beach.

FREE STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDS! Have you tried SUP-ing yet?? Nice bonus!

FREE KAYAKS! That means all four of you can venture out on the water together...2 on SUPs, 2 on kayaks.

About Robert & Carolyn

Our home-base is Bonners Ferry, Idaho, where the air smells like pine and the summers are a perfect blend of low humidity and clear skies. Winter, however... has led us to the sunny gulf coast where we fell in love with everything. So we're going to practice being snow birds and want to share our lovely little home with you. 'Little Fish' named herself almost immediately.

Robert & Carolyn purchased this house in 2015

Why Robert & Carolyn chose New Port Richey

We love the open floor plan, the tiled floors, in-ground pool, and the westerly-facing waterway at a wide intersection in the canal. Perfect evening sunsets and the pool's always in the sun.

What makes this house unique

PRIVATE INGROUND POOL for those days you don't want to be out in the sea.

FREE BICYCLES to zip around the community and ride to your private beach.

EARLY CHECK-IN: NOON instead of 4PM so you can begin your vacation sooner!

Guestbook comments from the owner

There are no reviews yet because our first rental availability is May 1, 2015. We are purchasing this home from an owner with an excellent and extensive rental history on vrbo and homeaway.com. We hope you'll take a chance and give Little Fish the opportunity to provide you with a comfortable, classy, fun vacation in sunny Florida!

Exceptional!5/5 -

(12 traveler reviews)

Little Fish Delight

This was the best vacation home i have ever stayed in.IT is in a really beautiful canal development in NEW PORT RICHEY.The property has everything you could want in a vacation rental property.It even has its own boat which we used to go out to the sandbar for a spot of snorkelling and sight seeing.Little fish itself has the best owners i ever dealt with.We had an issue with the tumble dryer and after reporting it to Carolyn the owner at 10am by 3pm we had a new dryer.

Carolyn could not be more helpful and i also must mention Captain Zach who took us out in the boat to show us how to use it,he was also helpful and patient.

We also used the kayaks to paddle round the canal and fished right off the dock at the rear of the property with fishing poles also provided with the property.To be able to eat your lunch or tea outside and then catch fish at the same spot really is special.

There are no negatives at all with this property its an absolute delight to stay in and the owners are a delight to deal with

Little Fish is the best!

This was our third stay at Little Fish and as always, the accommodations were superior! Carolyn and Robert have done such a great job making the property such a comfortable place to vacation. The location is so convenient to everything including a great grocery store, fun shopping and good restaurants. We are so grateful to bring our dog Sadie with us! Having the boat is such a plus to enjoy the beautiful Gulf. We are looking forward to our fourth visit in October!

Outstanding rental home!

I have stayed at this property many times and it is by far my favorite rental home. This is an ideal home for a small family. I had the distinct pleasure of meeting the owners during this stay and they were two awesome individuals! Our stay started with an issue/problem left behind by the previous tenants who had a cat that was apparently not litter box trained. Carolyn and Robert (owners) personally came over (with a bottle of champagne) and immediately took action to resolve the issue (removed area rugs and cleaned the floor). They texted again the following day just to make certain it was taken care of. When this did not work, Carolyn and Renee (housekeeper) cleaned the laundry room and second bathroom from top to bottom (Carolyn even offered to replace the carpet during our stay!). I can assure you that there is no longer an odor!

I love the personal attention this house has been given. There is a gift bag awaiting your arrival and a personalized welcome sign! Beach towels, flip flops in all sizes, mints on the pillow, dog bowls, and this list could go on and on! When Carolyn heard that I didn't pack pool noodles for my granddaughter ~ she went out and purchased about a dozen of them for our use (yours too!). A lot of the artwork in the home was the work of Carolyn (I wish I had her talent). There was name brand dish soap, toilet paper, laundry detergent, etc. (unlike many rentals that purchase cheap stuff or water it down).

Robert instructed my husband on the operation of the boat and loaned him a map and fishing guide pamphlet. He told us where to find the best fishing spots and directions on how to get to the sand bar. He was easy going, friendly, and helped make our fishing expedition great (caught many fish, all sizes and kinds).

We didn't have the opportunity to use the paddle boards or bikes on this trip, but everything listed in their home description is there and looks to be in great working order. The pictures do not do it justice. Carolyn has thought of every detail to make a vacation . . . a vacation! Comfortable, relaxing, and stress-free!

The deposit was returned quickly. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone without hesitation. Thank you Carolyn and Robert for sharing your home with us!

Fun Times...

The cottage was very inviting. We enjoyed the decorating of Little Fish. The second bathroom was nice to have and very convenient. The boat was fun to have along with the other toys -Kayaks, Paddle boards, and bikes. We used all the toys. The heated pool inside the screened in porch was nice. Dolphins came by two days in a row. Robert and Carolyn were the best owners I have ever worked with. Yes, we are signed up for next year.

Exploring Islands

The combination of the a nicely updated home, responsive owners, a free boat, plenty of nearby islands to visit, and a private pool makes this a great rental property. We spent over half our time exploring some of the many nearby islands. We found a small bay between two islands where the water was very calm and only a few feet deep. There was also no one else in sight. The gulf side of the small island, which was only 10 or so feet wide, was getting pounded with waves while the side we sat on was as peaceful as could be. It was great for watching birds catching fish, collecting shells, and taking naps. On the way back into the canal we had several dolphins swimming and jumping right along our boat.

Be sure to visit downtown New Port Richey, with its quaint shops & restaurants, and beautiful paved walkway that runs along the river. Tarpon Springs is about 5 miles south on easy Hwy 19, where you can enjoy any amount of Greek Food, fresh seafood at Rusty Bellies (don't pass this by), a decadent French pastry shop (several, actually), and a candy store with a fathomless licorice selection. The aquarium is worth a visit -- feed the sharks and rays! Just over the bridge to Port Richey (north) on easy Hwy 19 is 'Short Stack' BBQ on the left, with the best ribs we've ever had. Tell Pedro and Denise that Robert & Carolyn sent you! Caposey's Family Restaurant is a few lights north on Hwy 19 on the right, just before Waffle House -- best breakfasts and they serve it 'til 3pm! Trevor & Tyler will take good care of you.

Additional information about rental rates

Refundable damage deposit

$500

Cleaning fee

$100

Pet Fee

$100

EASY RATES FOR EASY MATH! No high-season, low-season, happy-season, sad-season. Just $1400/week or a discounted $5000/month (Saturday-to-Saturday stays). WEEKLY STAY = 7 NIGHTS. MONTHLY STAY = 28 NIGHTS. To reserve our cottage, please forward $600 ($500 damage deposit and $100 cleaning fee) immediately, either by using Homeaway/VRBO's secure credit card processing program, e-check, or by notifying me that you'd prefer to mail me a check or money order. Your balance of $1400/week or $5000/month plus $100 nonrefundable per-pet fee is due no later than 60 days from your rental date. $500 damage deposit is refundable with confirmation of zero damage -- $100 per pet fee is non-refundable. Our montyly guests receive one complimentary cleaning mid-way through your stay. 100% refund of all fees if you cancel no less than 60 days prior to stay. 50% refund of all fees if you cancel no less than 30 days prior to stay (if you used the VRBO/HomeAway system, your returned deposit will be minus any fees they charged me.). Please be upfront with us regarding your visiting pets and number of guests to our home. Unapproved pets and additional unapproved people will result in loss of your $500 security deposit.

* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.

Main bathroom offers shower/tub combo and tiled floor. Situated between the two bedrooms and just off the hallway, this will likely be your most-used bathroom. The newly-tiled second bathroom has a funky sink-before-shower-before-commode layout and is directly accessed off pool or utility room via kitchen. Perfect for pit-stops and sandy feet. (It's actually our favorite bathroom)

Bedrooms:

2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4

Bedroom 1 -
1 king
Bedroom 2 -
2 twin/ single

Main bedroom offers a King-sized bed, while the 2nd bedroom features two twin beds.